Is CVE-2020-10189 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-10189 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-10189 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-10189 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10189?

CVE-2020-10189 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-10189

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central contains a file upload vulnerability that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central File Upload Vulnerability

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central contains a file upload vulnerability that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central allows an attacker to execute code remotely without needing to authenticate. With an EPSS score of 0.94248, there is a very high likelihood of this vulnerability being exploited. The CISA KEV catalog confirms this vulnerability is actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to its nature as a file upload vulnerability.

Recommended Action

Organizations should apply the latest security patches or upgrades for Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central. Ensure all instances are updated to mitigate this critical risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10189 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-10189 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.